The Psychology Behind Cult Fandoms
Photo: Cult Fandoms What do Britney Spears, the New York Yankees, and Apple have in common? They all have some of the world’s largest and most dedicated fan bases. Whether it be sports fanatics, “stans” of popular singers, or Star Wars fanatics, some of our most...
Do More Than Just “Cancel” Actors That Commit Sexual Assault, Start Firing Them
Photo: Ansel Elgort/Nino Munoz TW Upsetting Description of Sexual Assault On June 19th, 2020, a Twitter user (since deactivated) “@ItsGabby” posted a thread of events that conspired between her and the popular actor Ansel Elgort. In her tweets, she detailed an...
Was The Blockbuster Movie ‘300’ Political Satire in Disguise?
Photo: ‘300’/Warner Bros. Pictures Laconic: to speak tersely. The word comes from Laconia, the region of Greece administered by Sparta, the ancient citizens of which were famed for speaking bluntly, with few words–laconically. Over time, the...
Age-Gap Relationships in Cinema: A Case Study of ‘Malcolm and Marie’
Photo: ‘Malcolm and Marie’/Netflix Earlier this month, ‘Malcolm and Marie’ made headlines for its surprisingly large age gap between actors Zendaya and John David Washington, who, in the film, play lovers in a committed relationship. Zendaya, at 24-years-old, has...
